Author Topic: The Royals (Read 5697737 times)

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #33725 on:** April 22, 2015, 10:58:25 PM »

Should we try Houchevar sp* project back at the 5 spot? How's that stud pitcher doing in the minors who had surgery last year? The one that's been in our system for awhile.

joda · « **Reply #33726 on:** April 22, 2015, 11:07:30 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 22, 2015, 10:58:25 PM

Should we try Houchevar sp* project back at the 5 spot? How's that stud pitcher doing in the minors who had surgery last year? The one that's been in our system for awhile.

If they make a change in the rotation I think Young or Piña are 1st in line

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #33727 on:** April 22, 2015, 11:12:21 PM »

Heard Pena has a shot on the radio on the way home from kickball

bones129 · « **Reply #33728 on:** April 22, 2015, 11:53:38 PM »

Pino, guys...Pino.

http://royals.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=464416#gameType='R'&sectionType=career&statType=2&season=2015&level='MLB'

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #33729 on:** April 22, 2015, 11:59:34 PM »

I'm indifferent with this guy.

bones129 · « **Reply #33730 on:** April 23, 2015, 12:26:15 AM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 22, 2015, 11:59:34 PM

I'm indifferent with this guy.

He's been a shutdown guy in extended innings so far. Good stuff, good command.

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #33731 on:** April 23, 2015, 12:32:03 AM »

After 3 times through the rotation, our starters have an ERA of 4.67. Woof.

bones129 · « **Reply #33732 on:** April 23, 2015, 12:33:41 AM »

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 23, 2015, 12:32:03 AM

After 3 times through the rotation, our starters have an ERA of 4.67. Woof.

This will improve. May take an adjustment or two to the backend of the rotation.

Powercat Posse · « **Reply #33733 on:** April 23, 2015, 02:26:42 AM »

Quote from: Dub on April 22, 2015, 08:04:20 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on April 22, 2015, 07:55:41 PM
Quote from: AppleJack on April 22, 2015, 07:45:48 PM
The Vargas/Guthrie combo at the end of the rotation is an issue

was really hoping one of them would build on last year. looks like both have regressed.

Vargas will be fine. Guthrie not so much

Vargas had 1 good start vs the Angels, 1 bad start vs Minn. Moose had a ground ball last night that he normally makes the play 85-90% of the time (6th inning 2 outs) If he makes that play, Vargas is thru 6 giving up only 1 ER and may have been done for the night

Guthrie, IMO, wont be anything better than an average #5 starter. He will have 4 of 5 below starts where he looks below average, then have 4 of 5 starts he looks pretty decent

wetwillie · « **Reply #33734 on:** April 23, 2015, 06:52:41 AM »

Sys doesnt call it a j guts miracle for nothing guys.

kso_FAN · « **Reply #33735 on:** April 23, 2015, 07:14:35 AM »

pissclams · « **Reply #33736 on:** April 23, 2015, 07:42:57 AM »

did I link j guts retirement from collecting sneakers video in this thread?

I'm sure I did, I'll always be his fan

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #33737 on:** April 23, 2015, 08:45:41 AM »

Quote from: ksu_FAN on April 23, 2015, 07:14:35 AM

The Royals are the hope of the sport

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #33738 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:03:22 AM »

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 23, 2015, 12:32:03 AM

After 3 times through the rotation, our starters have an ERA of 4.67. Woof.

This will get better. Also, I know not every team has played the same # of games, but we've had the least runs scored on us in the AL and 3rd in the Majors.

kso_FAN · « **Reply #33739 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:23:55 AM »

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on April 23, 2015, 09:03:22 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 23, 2015, 12:32:03 AM
After 3 times through the rotation, our starters have an ERA of 4.67. Woof.

This will get better. Also, I know not every team has played the same # of games, but we've had the least runs scored on us in the AL and 3rd in the Majors.

Yeah, its way early.

Vargy and Guts are what they are, I'm not too worried about them. Guts is actually performing slightly better this year and honestly I appreciated what he did last night. He looked terrible, but still battled and only ended up allowing 3 runs through 5. It looked like he might allow 6 runs and go 3 or something. Vargy had a 4 spot Tuesday night, but it was somewhat unlucky because the Twins had like 3 soft ground ball singles in a row to get it.

Volquey has been a nice surprise, but he's probably not going to pitch at this rate all season. The guys we need better performances from are really Ourdano (no more cramps please) and Duffy (2nd worst WHIP ahead of only Vargy), but they will likely pitch better than the numbers show they are right now.

mocat · « **Reply #33740 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:26:24 AM »

Duffy is going to have the strongest year, i can feel it you guys. I think he wants it more than the rest of them.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #33741 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:29:33 AM »

Quote from: ksu_FAN on April 23, 2015, 09:23:55 AM

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on April 23, 2015, 09:03:22 AM
Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 23, 2015, 12:32:03 AM
After 3 times through the rotation, our starters have an ERA of 4.67. Woof.

This will get better. Also, I know not every team has played the same # of games, but we've had the least runs scored on us in the AL and 3rd in the Majors.

Yeah, its way early.

Vargy and Guts are what they are, I'm not too worried about them. Guts is actually performing slightly better this year and honestly I appreciated what he did last night. He looked terrible, but still battled and only ended up allowing 3 runs through 5. It looked like he might allow 6 runs and go 3 or something. Vargy had a 4 spot Tuesday night, but it was somewhat unlucky because the Twins had like 3 soft ground ball singles in a row to get it.

Volquey has been a nice surprise, but he's probably not going to pitch at this rate all season. The guys we need better performances from are really Ourdano (no more cramps please) and Duffy (2nd worst WHIP ahead of only Vargy), but they will likely pitch better than the numbers show they are right now.

the attempted steal of home was so stupid. I wish we had come back and won simply to mush their faces with that

'taterblast · « **Reply #33742 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:30:33 AM »

Joe Nathan (tigers closer) out for season

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #33743 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:31:17 AM »

mocat · « **Reply #33744 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:33:03 AM »

Quote from: ksu_FAN on April 23, 2015, 07:14:35 AM

i don't know how to link videos from facebook, but the first two listed here are great

https://www.facebook.com/sandercha/videos

kso_FAN · « **Reply #33745 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:33:22 AM »

In terms of WHIP right now we have...

Volquey - .75
Ventura - 1.13
Guts - 1.44
Duffy - 1.47
Vargy - 1.77

To be fair, its probably almost statistically insignificant right now because of only 3 starts (only 10% of likely starts) each, but still gives you a feel.

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on April 23, 2015, 09:29:33 AM

the attempted steal of home was so stupid. I wish we had come back and won simply to mush their faces with that

Yes. Last night was much more of a frustrating offensive game (shut out by the Twins!) than pitching. We should win most of the games that we only allow 3 runs, especially against teams like the Twins.

kso_FAN · « **Reply #33746 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:34:53 AM »

Quote from: mocat on April 23, 2015, 09:33:03 AM

Quote from: ksu_FAN on April 23, 2015, 07:14:35 AM

i don't know how to link videos from facebook, but the first two listed here are great

https://www.facebook.com/sandercha/videos

Herrera:

Brett:

mocat · « **Reply #33747 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:35:02 AM »

ALSO! BREAKING NEWS!

i had my first royals5 last night (see me in the lunchack thread for leftovers), and man oh man did it deliver! well not really because i got carryout. what did i have on it you ask? here is the rundown:

pep
'sage
bacon
olive
onion
pineapple

kso_FAN · « **Reply #33748 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:36:31 AM »

And guys, if its alright with you, I'll probably mainly be posting about numbers and stuff here for a while. I can't stomach posting about Cats hoops right now so I'm just going to stay away from that crap.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #33749 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:43:43 AM »

Quote from: mocat on April 23, 2015, 09:35:02 AM

ALSO! BREAKING NEWS!

i had my first royals5 last night (see me in the lunchack thread for leftovers), and man oh man did it deliver! well not really because i got carryout. what did i have on it you ask? here is the rundown:

pep
'sage
bacon
olive
onion
pineapple

just because the royals scored more than five doesn't mean that you have to get more than five toppings. olive and pineapple?